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Powdered milk vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between powdered milk and summer squash

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, selenium, and zinc in powdered milk is higher than in summer squash.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 135% more than summer squash.
  • Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5980%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407.6%
Contains more IronIron +34.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1051.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1942.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2480%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +489.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +748.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1652.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2075.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14738.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1046.9%
Contains more OtherOther +880.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3731.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +647.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Powdered milk Summer squash
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Summer squash DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 38mg 105%
Calcium 912mg 15mg 90%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.142mg 82%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.044g 76%
Protein 26.32g 1.21g 50%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.155mg 42%
Fats 26.71g 0.18g 41%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Potassium 1330mg 262mg 31%
Selenium 16.3µg 0.2µg 29%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.29mg 28%
Vitamin A 258µg 10µg 28%
Calories 496kcal 16kcal 24%
Choline 117.4mg 6.7mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.016g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.048mg 20%
Magnesium 85mg 17mg 16%
Sodium 371mg 2mg 16%
Carbs 38.42g 3.35g 12%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 17mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.218mg 6%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.175mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.089g 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.051mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.12mg 3%
Iron 0.47mg 0.35mg 2%
Folate 37µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 3µg 1%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.487mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Summer squash
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
93%
Powdered milk
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients
  2. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.